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| − | '''''Proselytism''''', | + | '''''Proselytism''''', as distinct from [[evangelism]], involves actively and illegitimately seeking and inducing people from one religious faith to another. People [[convert]]ed this way are known as ''proselytes''. The English word ''proselytism'' derives from the Greek language prefix ''pros-'' (towards) and the verb ''erchomai'' (to come). |
| − | + | In [[Bible|Biblical]] usage, a '''proselyte''' was one who converted to the [[Judaism|Jewish]] faith, not having been born into the Covenant. | |
| − | ==See also | + | ==See also== |
| − | [[ | + | *[[Evangelism]] |
==External link== | ==External link== | ||
| − | [ | + | *[[Wikipedia:Proselytism]] |
[[Category:Church Life]] | [[Category:Church Life]] | ||
Revision as of 01:42, January 6, 2006
Proselytism, as distinct from evangelism, involves actively and illegitimately seeking and inducing people from one religious faith to another. People converted this way are known as proselytes. The English word proselytism derives from the Greek language prefix pros- (towards) and the verb erchomai (to come).
In Biblical usage, a proselyte was one who converted to the Jewish faith, not having been born into the Covenant.
